Local leaders share New Year's resolutions

Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 8:22 p.m.

For some, the start of a new year brings a chance for a fresh start. For others, it's a time for making resolutions to try and accomplish goals.

Several Henderson County leaders have shared their personal and professional resolutions for 2013, focusing on everything from economic development and water issues to making the county a better place to live.

Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt — "For New Year's Day I want to eat too much, watch some football and take a nap. In 2013, we (county staffers) want to redouble our efforts to provide meaningful economic opportunities for Henderson County citizens and run a cost-effective government."

Henderson County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Tommy Thompson — "I want to lose weight, and as far as the county goes, we've got to get into dealing with water and sewer for the county. I don't know that we can accomplish everything that needs to be done with that in the coming year, but it needs to be a high priority. The agricultural area here is hurting a lot because of the federal laws and guidelines and immigration, and we need to make sure we are able to continue to do everything we can possibly do to make sure agriculture can thrive. It's one of our big pushers in the area. Anything to continue to make Henderson County a better place to live."

N.C. Sen. Tom Apodoca, R-Henderson — "To get rid of the backlog of DWI blood test cases. We don't have enough space in the labs to do the tests. There are hundreds (of cases) backlogged."

N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Hendersonville — "My personal resolution is to get more exercise this year. My legislative resolution is to pass legislation creating a regional water and sewer authority."

Mills River Mayor Roger Snyder — "To bring more jobs to Mills River, to support more existing businesses, and wish everybody a happy New Year."

Hendersonville businessman/HonorAir founder Jeff Miller — "I don't make New Year's resolutions. If I need to make a mid-course direction in the middle of the year, I just do that, but I don't make New Year's resolution. I guess I'm just boring."

Flat Rock Mayor Bob Staton — "I don't really make a New Year's resolution except to go on a diet and exercise."

<p>For some, the start of a new year brings a chance for a fresh start. For others, it's a time for making resolutions to try and accomplish goals.</p><p>Several Henderson County leaders have shared their personal and professional resolutions for 2013, focusing on everything from economic development and water issues to making the county a better place to live. </p><p>Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk — "A smooth transition for the city's interim manager and a successful process for finding a full-time manager." </p><p>Henderson County Manager Steve Wyatt — "For New Year's Day I want to eat too much, watch some football and take a nap. In 2013, we (county staffers) want to redouble our efforts to provide meaningful economic opportunities for Henderson County citizens and run a cost-effective government." </p><p>Henderson County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman Tommy Thompson — "I want to lose weight, and as far as the county goes, we've got to get into dealing with water and sewer for the county. I don't know that we can accomplish everything that needs to be done with that in the coming year, but it needs to be a high priority. The agricultural area here is hurting a lot because of the federal laws and guidelines and immigration, and we need to make sure we are able to continue to do everything we can possibly do to make sure agriculture can thrive. It's one of our big pushers in the area. Anything to continue to make Henderson County a better place to live." </p><p>N.C. Sen. Tom Apodoca, R-Henderson — "To get rid of the backlog of DWI blood test cases. We don't have enough space in the labs to do the tests. There are hundreds (of cases) backlogged."</p><p>N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Hendersonville — "My personal resolution is to get more exercise this year. My legislative resolution is to pass legislation creating a regional water and sewer authority." </p><p>Mills River Mayor Roger Snyder — "To bring more jobs to Mills River, to support more existing businesses, and wish everybody a happy New Year." </p><p>Hendersonville businessman/HonorAir founder Jeff Miller — "I don't make New Year's resolutions. If I need to make a mid-course direction in the middle of the year, I just do that, but I don't make New Year's resolution. I guess I'm just boring."</p><p>Flat Rock Mayor Bob Staton — "I don't really make a New Year's resolution except to go on a diet and exercise." </p><p>Reach Kelley at 828-694-7871 or leigh.kelley@blueridgenow.com.</p>